The thought of bringing home a newborn baby for the very first time, is
a thrilling an exciting experience for the whole family. Decorating the
newborn's nursery is a task that parents often look forward to with
much excitement. Parents with an already existing family will find this
task a little easier than that of the first time parent. This is because
they may already have existing baby furniture and nursery decor in
storage, making it easy for them to put the nursery together.
First time parents on the other hand, will be starting from scratch as
to the layout of their new baby's nursery.
Parents should begin evaluating their baby's nursery space before the
baby ever arrives. This allows for ample time should changes or
alternate selections need to be made. Before shopping for any nursery room
furniture, evaluate your chosen nursery space. Is it a separate room or is
it a section of the parents bedroom? If you will be setting up in a
selected area of your master bedroom, you will want to give careful
attention to the location. Is it drafty? What is the noise level? How close
to a southern facing window will the crib be?. These things should be
considered carefully because your baby's comfort and safety are directly
affected the choices you make. If the crib is placed too close to a
window area, your baby may have difficulty staying warm due to the cold
being reflected by the window glass. In the summertime, if the crib is
too close to a southern facing wall or window, he could receive too much
afternoon sun. You will want to observe your selected nursery site
several times throughout the day to determine the most appropriate place to
set up the crib and baby furniture.
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Once you have positioned all the items, you are ready to begin shopping
for nursery decor. Many parents find it helpful to choose a theme
before purchasing their nursery decor. Remember, that your baby's shower is
a great place to begin your selections. If you will have a pre-planned
baby shower, signing up at a baby registry is a great way to let
friends and family help you purchase the items of your choice. As your shower
approaches, pre-select items in your planned theme that you would like
to have. After your shower, any items on your registry that you did not
receive can be purchased yourself. This will ensure that you receive no
duplicate items and you will have been able to spread the cost around
to willing friends and family just a bit.
Selecting proper furnishings for your baby's nursery is an essential
task. You will want to give careful attention to the needs of both the
baby and the primary caregiver. You will need a crib or cradle, a diaper
changing station, and a dresser or place to store your baby's clothing
of course. When choosing a crib or cradle, keep your baby's long term
needs in mind. Select one that is sturdy and well built. Make sure that
it has no loose parts or decoration that could fall into the crib at
any time. By purchasing a crib you are guaranteed to own an invaluable
piece of furniture that can be reused with your expanding family needs.
Selecting a rocking chair will make midnight feeding time a little more
comfortable for mother and child. It will enable you to rock your baby
back to sleep in his own bedroom environment. A diaper changing
station is also an essential piece of nursery decor. Choose a station that
offers additional under storage for extra diapers and linens. This may
eliminate the need to purchase additional furniture to store such items.
Finally, a dresser or clothing dresser will be needed. Select one that
has a variety of drawer sizes and styles. As your baby grows, so will
his clothing style. A dresser with differing sizes of drawers may well
be used throughout his entire childhood.
Now that the nursery has been furnished, all that is left to do is to
decorate it. This is where parents have the most fun. Choose nursery
decor that is fun and visually stimulating to your baby. Make sure to
steer clear however, of irritating colors such as bright reds or oranges.
These colors may over stimulate your baby and make him feel irritable
and cranky. A palate of soothing pastel colors is usually recommended due
to their soft and subtle stimulatory qualities. You may choose to paint
pictures or scenes on the walls of your baby's nursery. Many
manufactures of nursery decor, offer peel and stick scenery that can be easily
removed and replaced as your baby turns into a young child. They come in
a wide variety of storybook and cartoon characters to choose from. Add
soft pillows and crib bedding for a comfortable and cozy nursery
environment. Hang a mobile safely above the crib for visual stimulation as
well.
Decorating your baby's nursery is a fun process the whole family will
enjoy. By considering your baby's various needs and incorporating your
own creative style, your baby will be sure to have the safest and most
comforting environment to grow up in.